Boston Eyes Foreign Trade Growth with New Agent
The appointment of F L Roberts as commercial agent for Boston marks the first visible step to expand foreign trade. Ex Mayor Fitzgerald says the chamber may hire a similar agent to promote trade, with Roberts coordinating data, government statistics, and outreach to firms. A Thursday meeting aims to secure funding for a coordinated foreign trade effort.
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Lawrence Turnerverein Wins New England Turnfest Prizes
The Lawrence Turnverein took first prize at the New England Turnfest closing today. Teams from Holyoke Springfield Roxbury Providence Clinton Boston Schwaben Malden and Adams received trophies. Clinton and Springfield tied for first in the special turnverein. Roxbury and Providence tied for third. Adams fifth. Ladies class saw Springfield and Clinton tied. Roxbury and Lawrence tied for third. Holyoke Providence Malden fifth. Roxbury won the singing contest with 160 points.
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Providence
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Roxbury
Mrs Nick Longworth Breaks Ice at London Dinner
Mrs Nicholas Longworth formerly Alice Roosevelt caused a stir at a London dinner by asking Sir Edward Carson about a wedding. Carson, called the uncrowned king of Ulster, denied any marriage plans to a Frewen niece.
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Nicholas Longworth
Alice Roosevelt
Edward Carson
Ulster
Moreton Frewen
Edward
Poslam Advertises Quick Itch Relief and Skin Care
An old advertisement promotes Poslam for itching and eczema with instant relief and long lasting comfort. It cites hot weather skin troubles including rashes bites pimples prickly heat hives ivy poisoning and more. Duplicates mention free samples and druggist availability at Emergency Laboratories 82 West 25th Street New York.
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Baby Day in Boston on Nov 8 Aims at Saving Infants
The American Association for the Study and Prevention of Infant Mortality designates November 8 as Baby Saving Sunday to drum up support for infant health. Its fifth conference runs in Boston from November 12 to 14, aiming to reduce deaths of babies nationwide.
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Babies Day urged to cut Boston infant death rate
Clergymen across Greater Boston plan to preach on baby saving or open pulpits to experts for a dedicated Babies Day. The effort aims to lower the infant mortality now at 111 per 1000, down from 130 in 1906-1910 and 125 in 1911, with progress credited to milk and baby hygiene work.
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Starrett Case on Trial Today in Athol District Court
Leroy 8 Starrett head of L B Starrett Tool Company and Athol philanthropist faces assault charge from Mrs Fannie Plotkin in a boundary dispute. The trial set for ten o clock tomorrow forenoon in Athol District Court. Starrett, over eighty, deaf, employs Owen A Hoban for defense and Joseph A Carney represents the plaintiff.
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Ministers Change Posts Among Local Congregations
The Rev. H. D. Towne resigns from Union Congregational Medford. Rev. Horace Bumstead to preach at Wellssley Hills Congregational. Rev. Donald Gerrish leaves St. Pauls Lynn for a Honolulu pastorate. July sermons by Rev. Medville McLaughlin at Lynn Church of the Incarnation and Rev. EB Atkinson in August. Rev. W Morse on vacation at Paradise. Open air services at Union Church Columbus Ave 7:15 to 8:00 led by Rev. Benjamin D. Scott with “The Commandments in Modern Life.” Scott to speak on “The Efficiency Test” at 10:15 service next Sunday. August open-air pulpit discontinued. Christian Endeavor Society to lead Sunday evening services in the chapel.
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St. Paul's Methodist Church
Lynn
Honolulu
Medville McLaughlin
Church of the Incarnation
EB. Atkinson
Ww. L Morse
Paradise
Columbus Avenue
Union Church
Benjamin D. Scott
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Christian Endeavor Society
Catholic Church Notes and Local Church Activities
Catholic luminary Belloc will lecture nationwide next fall and winter on The Possible Future of Industrialism as an antidote to socialism. A large Boston Holy Name parade will mark Rosary Sunday with parish representation. Medford Catholic Woman's Club names officers led by Mrs Neilie Nicholson. Fr D J O Sullivan tours mission fields in Africa delivering lectures to benefit Lyons headquarters in France.
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Medford Catholic Woman's Club
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Mary Cunningham
Mollie Kerrigan
Billa Donnellan
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Africa
Order of Lyons
France
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Silk Dresses in Black and White Fashion Notes
The article lists silk dresses in black and white with borate crepe dresses plain and embroidered voile dresses. It highlights fabric types and dress styles for a clothing catalog or fashion feature.
Sale of Washable Waists and Blouses
Market listing details a range of waists and blouses with styles in white and color trim options. Special prices include $1.00 for middy blouses, $1.50 for madras waists, $2.95 for washable silk blouses, $3.00 for dainty lingerie blouses, and $4.95 for voile blouses.
Hosiery Specials in Pure Thread Silk and Lisle Stockings
Advertises pure thread silk stockings in black and assorted colors priced at 1.00 and 1.25, lisle stock per pairs in plain black and embroidered at 0.50 and 0.75, and 3 pairs for 1.00 in assorted odd lots lasting sale range.
Sale of Girls Dresses Highlights Deep Discounts
An antique ad lists DRESSES in ramie linen ratine and chambray with embroidered collars, belts, and cuffs. Prices drop from $5.50 to $3.50 on ramie and from $8.50 to $5.00 on ratine. DORRIT and BATES crepe dresses feature trims and special prices, with an odd lot of khaki and chambray pieces selling for $3.50.
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Batiste
Misses Underwear Combina tions in Corset Cover and Skirt
Advertisement notes Misses underwear combinations in corset cover and skirt and cover and drawers trimmed with fish eye Val and plain scalloped edge embroidery. Sizes 30 and 32 Regular price 100. Now 79 cents.
Special Wash Silk Petticoats in Evening Shades
Special sale on wash silk petticoats furnished in evening shades with seven inch flounce and dust ruffle. Regular price 3.75 dollars. Now 1.95 dollars.
Night gowns and combinations sale at discount prices
Night gowns made of fine nainsook dimity and cross bar muslin in chemise style with lace trim. Regular price 1.50, now 1.00. Combinations with lace Hamburg trim ribbon run in Princess and waist styles. Regular prices 1.50 and 2.00, now 95 cents.
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Hamburg
Plain White French Crepe Cotton Fabric Sale
Beautiful white goods item lists plain white French crepe fabric at 40 inches wide with a dramatic price drop from 6.24 dollars per yard to 0.39 dollars, offering a strong bargain for shoppers.
Domestic Ginghams Special Sale in Short Lengths and Remnants
Special sale of domestic ginghams in short lengths and remnants. 27 inch Bates remnants at per yard seven cents. 30 inch short lengths in a fine material at per yard eleven cents.
Spring infant and child wear sale highlights discounts
Muslin caps drop from 1.00 to 5.00 to 0.75 to 3.50. Japanese kimonos for infants and one year drop from 1.75 4.00 6.50 to 1.25 2.50 4.75. Colored coats sizes 2 to 6 years now 2.75 5.00 8.50. Trouser suits sizes 2 3 years drop to 3.50 3.75 regular 4.00 18.75 to sale prices.
Ypsilanti Union Suits Offerings Listed at Discount Prices
Advertisement lists Ypsilanti Union Suits in fine lisle and lace trinomead tight knee models at 95 cents to 1.10 dollars, noting quality comparisons and stock sizes from six to seven only and limited sizing.
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Ypsilanti Union
Lisle Union
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